2023 US Entry Policy & Visa Guide: No pre-departure nucleic acid test required for entry to the US! Only vaccination is needed!

Visa Travel Guide

　　US B1/B2 Business, Tourism, and Family Visit Visa

　　Visa Application Materials

Basic Materials:

　　① Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application Form (DS-160)

　　② Valid passport for travel to the United States; validity must extend at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the US

　　③ One 2-inch x 2-inch (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm) photograph taken within the last six months

　　④ Present interview appointment letter

Supporting Materials:

　　① Current proof of income, tax returns, property certificate or business ownership certificate, and proof of assets.

　　② Itinerary and/or other explanations of travel plans.

　　③ Letter of introduction from the applicant's employer, detailing the applicant's position, salary, start date, whether leave is approved, and the purpose of business activities in the US (if any), etc.

　　④ Criminal/court records (regardless of where arrested or convicted, even if the sentence has been served or pardoned)

Students also need to provide:

　　Transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas, as well as bank statements, fixed deposit certificates, and other proof of funds.

Employees need to provide:

　　Employment certificate issued by the company and pay slips for the last three months.

　　Entrepreneurs and company executives: Please bring proof of position and salary from your company.

Family visitors need to provide:

　　Household registration or other documents proving a genuine family relationship, recent photos with US relatives, copies of relatives' US passports or green cards (if relatives are in the US for a short stay, copies of their passports and US visas should be provided), etc.

Those with previous US travel experience should bring:

　　Documents proving the corresponding identity or visa status, especially all previously used US visas (including expired visas).

Application Method

　　Complete the DS-160 application form, pay the visa fee, schedule an interview, and attend the interview at the US embassy or consulate general at the appointed time.

Estimated Visa Issuance Time

　　Visa processing time is generally three working days, but the specific processing time for individual cases may vary depending on individual circumstances and special requirements.

Information on US Consulates in China

US Embassy in China

　　Address: 55 Anjia Lou Road, Beijing

　　Jurisdiction: Beijing, Tianjin, Gansu, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Inner Mongolia, Jiangxi, Ningxia, Shandong, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Qinghai and Xinjiang

US Consulate General in Guangzhou

　　Address: Huaxia Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (near Exit B1 of Zhujiang New Town Station on Metro Line 3 or 5). All visa applicants with scheduled interviews should go to the consular visitor entrance on Huaxia Road.

　　Jurisdiction: Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan

US Consulate General in Shanghai

　　Address: 8th Floor, Meilongzhen Plaza, 1038 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai

　　Jurisdiction: Anhui, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang

US Consulate General in Shenyang

　　Address: 52 Shisiwei Road, Heping District, Shenyang

　　Jurisdiction: Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning

Entry into the United States COVID-19 Prevention Requirements

　　On March 10, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lifted the requirement for air passengers from China (including the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions) to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test or recovery before boarding a flight to the United States.

　　According to the latest news from the US Visa Application Center website, air travelers entering the United States from the People's Republic of China (PRC) (including the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions) do not need to undergo COVID-19 testing. Non-immigrant travelers still need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.